Tuesday, January 25, 2011

What are some things we will be doing?
-- having an Alphabet Loop scavenger hunt around the classroom
-- discovering the fun in word games such as crosswords and word searches
-- playing a board game, or two, or three
-- reading to find out how to do origami and really creating stuff
-- picking one thing to share with our families Thursday evening to engage them in literacy, too!

We'll be sure to take lots of pictures and post them on here!
Please check this link for more info on Family Literacy Day!

To test this theory: keep track of the sunset colors and the colour of the sky in the morning.

Calm before the storm.

To test this theory: When there is a forecast of a storm, watch the sky/environment to see if it's calm. Then see if there's going to be a storm.

If the wasps' nests are high in trees, there is going to be a lot of snow.

To test this theory: In the summer, watch to see if their nests are hig in the trees or not. Then you'd have to wait to see how much snow came that winter.

When a storm is going to come, you can hear the sea or the lake.

To test this theory: Listen outside on a winter's day.

When the cows lie in the pasture, rain is coming

To tests this theory: Pick more than 1 farm/pasture to watch. (because cows lying in a field could just be a coincidence) If the cows are lying down, see if it's going to rain.

Birthmarks/Scars get really red or change color when a storm is coming.

To test this theory: First, find someone with a birthmark/scar. Then, make sure you're watching the birthmark/scar to note any changes in colour. Do the colour changes align with the weather changes?

The TV goes fuzzy when a storm is coming.

To test this theory: Note when your TV is turning fuzzy when you're watching it.

Hamsters will start to shake when a storm is coming.

To test this theory: Watch your hamster; make notes.

Seagulls on the land is a sign of a storm.

To test this theory: Make note of land near water. Are the seagulls on the ground?

If the frost on the trees is sparkling, it is going to rain.

To test this theory: Note when there is frost. See if it sparkles. Wait.

Little snow (flakes), Big snow (lots of it).

To test this theory: Look at the snowflakes. Make note of their size. Then note how much snow actually fell and for how long. Alternative: If you see small snowflakes. In 2 hours go check how much snow has fallen. On another day, if you see big snow flakes, check in 2 hours again to see how much snow has fallen. Then compare which has more.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Hey, guys!
Hope you're enjoying the snow day!
I received tweet this morning from CBC NewsWorld saying they were going to mention us on their Weather report this morning, for our storm tracking yesterday! I recorded it for you, in case you didn't see it!
Here it is: